Solo Cup CompanyExecutive Assistant to Regional Manager
Feb. 2000 - Apr. 2008Chicago/University Park, IllinoisDirectly responsible for the management of CEOs schedule. Responsible for the preparation of meeting materials, including agenda, meeting minutes and presentations. Responsible for coordinating domestic and international travel for management team. Responsible for the management of organizational charts and floor plan. Provided highly sensitive support to the Regional Manager and plant manager. *Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations as executive assistant to Regional Manager. *Prepared and managed $30 million annual distribution center budget related to utilities, equipment, corporate travel, maintenance contracts, office and warehouse supplies and training/education. *Oversaw financial accounts related to accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, insurance billing, budgeting. *Maintained all employee human resource records for both temporary and permanent employees. *Conducted employee trainings on BEST practices and project management initiatives. *Managed front-office operations scheduling and supervision of clerical personnel. Responsible for office management and delegation supervision of clerical projects. *Initiated and maintained relations with purchasing agents and external clients. Authored professional correspondence to customers and vendors. *Generated C-level connections; secured meetings, negotiated business terms and alliance agreements. *Responsible for event planning and employee appreciation.